In the educational landscape of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a remarkable initiative has just emerged, supported by the Vodacom Foundation: the EXETAT Scholarship. This scholarship is part of an altruistic approach aimed at supporting higher education, a major pillar of development for Congolese youth.
The EXETAT Scholarship aims to encourage students to pursue higher education in renowned institutions in the country. Candidates are expected to bring their E-Diploma or certificate of achievement, a valid ID, and a charged Android phone, highlighting the importance given to technology in this selection process.
Through this initiative, the Vodacom Foundation demonstrates its commitment to training young Congolese talents, encouraging them to aim for academic excellence and to contribute positively to their community. Indeed, training a new generation of enlightened and committed leaders is crucial for the prosperous future of the DRC.
Roliane Yulu, Head of the Vodacom Foundation, rightly emphasizes that youth represent the future of the country, and that it is our duty to provide them with the means to achieve their aspirations. The EXETAT Scholarship is thus positioned as a lever to enable young Congolese talents to access quality higher education, without major financial constraints.
The selection criteria focused on the academic excellence, motivation and community potential of the candidates, guarantee the relevance of the winners who will benefit from financial support over five years to cover their academic expenses. This approach is fully in line with the vision of the Vodacom Foundation, which has been working for years for the social well-being of the Congolese people through concrete actions in the key areas of education, health and inclusion.
With various social programs such as “Red Alert” for displaced persons, “I AM CAP” for the empowerment of women with disabilities, or digital classes and free information portals, the Vodacom Foundation illustrates a constant commitment to human and social development in the DRC.
In conclusion, the EXETAT Scholarship embodies the hope of a better future for Congolese youth, by offering higher education opportunities to the country’s promising talents. This initiative, the result of a visionary and humanist approach, will help to forge an enlightened and committed elite, ready to take on the challenges of the future and actively contribute to the sustainable development of the DRC.